Multi-touch for cloud computing

Abstract

Systems and methods are presented in this document for connecting multiple users in remote locations to simultaneously collaborate through multi-touch devices. Any number of multi-touch devices will be capable of being connected through an Internet connection to a web server (also referred to as “cloud computing”). The user interface displays of the multi-touch devices will update each of the displays in real-time through the Internet connection to the web servers. This system will enable users to host sessions, such as conference meetings, with participants in various remote locations. At each location participants will be able to utilize the physical and interactive capabilities of a multi-touch device.

1 . A web-enabled multi-touch system, comprising:
 a web site for user management and session management that operates to allow individuals to establish a user account and profile with the system, as well as to allow users to schedule specific dates and times for sessions (which also generates the unique session codes);   a software application to run on the multi-touch devices of the system users which enables the users to connect to the system and collaborate with each other over the Internet;   a server-side software application to manage and monitor the traffic of the system for each of the scheduled sessions